Item Condition
Breath of Fire for the Super Nintendo comes as a loose cartridge, ready to drop into your SNES and play. No box or manual accompanies it, but you're getting the cartridge itself — the actual game — which is exactly what you need to experience one of the most beloved RPGs of the 16-bit era. Coolection's team has tested this cartridge and it was playing as expected, though as with any vintage SNES game, performance can vary a bit depending on your console and setup. Please refer to the provided photos for the exact details of the item's condition.
Item Description
Breath of Fire arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1994 as Capcom's ambitious entry into the role-playing genre, and it immediately announced itself as something special. You take on the role of Ryu, a young warrior of the Light Dragon Clan, on a quest to stop his dark sister Tyr and the goddess Tiamat from plunging the world into ruin. The story blends classic high fantasy with Capcom's signature sense of style, and the result is an RPG that feels both timeless and distinctly of its era — sweeping, heartfelt, and full of surprises.
One of the game's most celebrated features is Ryu's ability to transform into a series of increasingly powerful dragons, turning turn-based battles into something genuinely spectacular. Each dragon form comes with its own strengths and devastating attacks, giving combat a satisfying layer of strategy and spectacle that kept players glued to their televisions. The rest of Ryu's party is equally memorable, packed with characters whose unique field abilities — fishing, hunting, wing gliding — made exploration feel alive and rewarding in a way that few RPGs of the period managed.
Visually, Breath of Fire is a strong showcase for the SNES hardware, with richly detailed sprite work, expressive character portraits, and environments that shift convincingly from verdant overworlds to menacing dungeons. The soundtrack composed by Yasuaki Fujita and Mari Yamaguchi is warm, adventurous, and surprisingly emotional — the kind of music that drifts back to you years later without warning. It all holds up beautifully on a CRT, and it looks and sounds right at home on original hardware.
As the title that launched an enduring Capcom franchise, this original SNES release holds a meaningful place in the history of Japanese RPGs localized for Western audiences. It was one of the early collaborations between Capcom and Square on the North American side, and that pedigree shows in the polished, confident presentation. For collectors, owning the cartridge that started it all has a weight that no digital download can replicate.
This cartridge is a perfect pick for SNES RPG collectors building out their library, fans of classic Capcom who want to experience the roots of a beloved series, or anyone who simply loves a well-crafted 16-bit adventure with dragons, drama, and a lot of heart.
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Breath of Fire
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REGULAR
Breath of Fire
$45.00
Submitting an offer does not guarantee acceptance. You’ll hear from us shortly with our response.
